THE BETTER BLADDER BOOK
A Holistic Approach
To Healing Interstitial Cystitis & Chronic Pelvic Pain
Wendy L. Cohan, RN
Hunter House Publishers / PO Box 2914 / Alameda CA 94501 / (510) 865-5282 / Fax (510) 865-4295 / www.hunterhouse.com
B O O K S F O R H E A L T H , F A M I L Y A N D C O M M U N I T Y
This book reveals:
1. The signs and symptoms of interstitial cystitis
2. The natural way to a healthy bladder
3. What to do to alleviate pelvic pain if changes to your
diet, lifestyle and the use of medications don’t work
Leave No Stone Unturned in Your Quest for Bladder Wellness
(Alameda, CA—October 2010) As many as eight million Americans may suffer from interstitial
cystitis, which causes urinary urgency and frequency, along with moderate to severe pain. But the
stigma surrounding this disorder means many people suffer in silence. Wendy Cohan, RN, has
transformed her personal experiences as an IC patient into an effective holistic treatment plan. She
wrote The Better Bladder Book to give people who suffer from health problems—including IC,
overactive bladder, pelvic floor dysfunction, and chronic prostatitis—a new approach in their quest
for improved health, free of bladder symptoms and pelvic pain.
In layman’s terms, Cohan details bladder anatomy and explains how the urinary system works. She
then cites the most common bladder disorders and describes their symptoms, diagnosis and
treatments. Cohan doesn’t abandon the reader at diagnosis, or even treatment, but instead guides
readers through a comprehensive list of tools and tips for ongoing self-management, and helps
readers carefully track their progress and recovery.
The Better Bladder Book picks up where medical treatment leaves off, as Cohan presents current
research studies that explain why bladder and pelvic health are improved by daily exercise, important
dietary changes (including a gluten-free, anti-inflammatory diet), identification and avoidance of food
allergies, and, very importantly, stress reduction. Because experiencing chronic stress can lead to
uncomfortable pelvic floor tension and other symptoms, The Better Bladder Book emphasizes effective
stress reduction techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, and other calming
activities. The role of hormones in bladder and pelvic health is explored, and Cohan informs the
reader of the connection between IC and adrenal fatigue, which can be triggered by menopausal
changes, and exacerbated by stress.
If medications, dietary changes, hormone balancing, and a lower-stress lifestyle aren’t enough to bring
about bladder wellness, Cohan writes that there may be additional problems that were not identified
during the initial diagnosis. She expertly discusses many of these conditions, including hidden or
“occult” bacterial infections, yeast overgrowth, and Lyme disease, while encouraging the reader to
continually self– assess, learn the body’s unique alarms and symptoms, and to regularly consult with
doctors.
Cohan’s goal is to “leave no stone unturned” in the quest for bladder health. With a first-of-its kind,
comprehensive and holistic approach to healing, readers will finally have all the information they
need to achieve success in their journey toward better bladder health and a life free of chronic pelvic
pain.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Wendy L. Cohan, RN, is an author, educator, a registered nurse, and a
former sufferer of Interstitial Cystitis (IC). Emphasizing a patient-centered, holistic approach, she
helps clients gain control over their bladder disorders and live free from pelvic pain. A public speaker,
she maintains two websites (www.wellbladder.com and www.glutenfreechoice.com). Her first book
was Gluten-Free Portland-A Resource Guide. The Better Bladder Book updates and end notes can be foundat www.thebetterbladderbookinfo.com. Cohan lives in Portland, Oregon.
